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In the early hours of July 3, 2017, the life of 23-year-old Marcus Allen Burkett was tragically cut short in his hometown of Pontiac, Michigan. A talented and well-loved tattoo artist known affectionately as 'Merk,' he was a student eagerly anticipating the fall semester at Oakland Community College. His aspirations and the love he shared with his family, including his daughter Taylor, were extinguished in a violent encounter that shook the community.

The incident unfolded around 4 a.m. i ...Read More
Victim Details

Marcus Burkett

Male

Black / African American

Pontiac

MI

2017-07-03

23

Marcus

Burkett

12/31/2025